Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. In recent years, cosmetic procedures like nose jobs, Botox and lip fillers have become increasingly common, according to Women's Health. What was once rare or stigmatized is now often seen as routine maintenance, comparable to … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Normalization of Plastic Surgery Harms Women
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Students Reminisce About Their Treasured Childhood Possessions
Senior Milena Velez smiles with her stuffed animal Bunny in 2010. Velez said Bunny used to have a pink and white striped bow but it fell off. Photo courtesy of Milena Velez Childhood possessions, such as a baby blanket or stuffed animal, are often considered people's most treasured possessions. These childhood possessions have watched their owners grow up and been there as a … [Read more...] about Students Reminisce About Their Treasured Childhood Possessions
Good News: Fall in Love Again and Again
Life & Arts Editor Haylie Ross poses out of her car's sunroof at an outlook spot over Pacific Coast Highway on Aug. 21. This lookout spot is my go-to when I want to see something beautiful. Photos courtesy of Haylie Ross Love is the breath of life. Love defines humanity. Love colors the world. Yet, I haven't always seen it that way. I used to believe life’s beauty had … [Read more...] about Good News: Fall in Love Again and Again
Calabasas Coffee House Brews Community
Owner of Calabasas Coffee House, Ian Metrose, greets a customer as they enter the coffee shop Sept. 24. Metrose said his goal in opening the shop has always been to build a community. Photos by Amanda Monahan After moving to town a few years ago, Calabasas local Ian Metrose said he felt something was missing — community. This desire to build community led to the opening of … [Read more...] about Calabasas Coffee House Brews Community
Opinion: Nostalgia Feels Different in College
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Nostalgia has never been as overpowering as it is now — a displaced feeling attached to the past. It is not just a memory but a sensation that I have struggled to interpret — like an ache that is both joyful and sad, and a … [Read more...] about Opinion: Nostalgia Feels Different in College
